EHS Specialist

Location:

Glasgow, Scotland

Contract Type:
Contract

Contract Duration:
To be confirmed

Working Arrangement:
Site-based / hybrid, depending on project requirements

Sector:
Rail / Railway Infrastructure

Reporting to: EHS Manager / Project Director

We are seeking an experienced Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist to support rail sector projects based in Glasgow. The successful candidate will provide practical EHS guidance, monitor compliance with relevant legislation and industry standards, and promote a positive safety culture across project teams, contractors and operational personnel.

The role will involve working closely with project management, engineering, construction and delivery teams to ensure that EHS risks are identified, assessed and effectively controlled throughout project delivery. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience in the rail industry, a strong understanding of UK health and safety legislation, and the ability to influence safe working practices in a complex, safety‑critical environment.

• Provide competent EHS advice and support to project teams, site personnel and subcontractors.
• Conduct site inspections, workplace audits and compliance assessments, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Review and support the development of risk assessments, method statements and task‑specific safe systems of work.
• Monitor compliance with relevant UK health and safety legislation, company policies and client‑specific requirements.
• Support the management of high‑risk activities, including working at height, lifting operations, plant and equipment, electrical safety and work within railway environments.
• Promote a proactive safety culture through workforce engagement, toolbox talks, briefings and safety campaigns.
• Support incident, accident and near‑miss investigations, including root cause analysis and the implementation of preventative measures.
• Monitor and report on EHS performance, trends, incidents and leading indicators.
• Support emergency preparedness, including emergency response arrangements and drills where required.

• Monitor compliance with environmental legislation, project environmental requirements and relevant management systems.
• Support the implementation of environmental management plans and site‑specific controls.
• Identify and manage environmental risks relating to waste, pollution prevention, noise, dust, water management and hazardous substances.
• Conduct environmental inspections and audits, ensuring that non‑conformances are recorded and resolved.
• Promote sustainable working practices and minimise the environmental impact of rail project activities.
• Support environmental incident reporting, investigation and corrective action tracking.

• Apply relevant railway industry standards, client procedures and project‑specific EHS requirements.
• Support safe working arrangements for activities undertaken on or near the railway, where applicable.
• Liaise with rail project stakeholders, contractors and delivery teams to ensure EHS requirements are integrated into planning and execution.
• Ensure appropriate controls are in place for railway interface risks, including access arrangements, possession‑related activities and operational interfaces where relevant to the project.
• Support compliance with applicable Network Rail standards, railway safety requirements and client assurance processes, as appropriate to the project scope.

• Maintain accurate EHS records, inspection reports, audit findings and action trackers.
• Assist with EHS audits, management reviews and assurance…